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Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, will introduce a new route from Dubai to Da Nang City with four weekly flights starting in June. The inaugural flight is scheduled for June 2, with passengers transiting in Bangkok, Thailand. Round-trip flights to Da Nang will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. According to the airline, the flight schedule is designed to connect passengers from major European cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Manchester, Milan, and Rome, as well as key cities in the U.S., to Da Nang. Da Nang will become Emirates' third destination in Vietnam, following Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang is renowned for its long, sandy beaches, ancient temples, and international firework festival, holding its status as a top tourist destination in central Vietnam.

Tourists visit Maya bay at Krabi province, Thailand, Jan. 3, 2022. Photo by Reuters Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, plans to introduce a 300-baht (US$8.78) tourism tax per visitor during the peak travel season later this year. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said the tax is expected to take effect in the final quarter, Bangkok Post reported. While details of the scheme remain unclear, Sorawong stated that foreign travelers arriving by air will be charged 300 baht per trip. Those entering the country by land or water will also be subject to the fee but will be allowed multiple entries over 30 to 60 days, according to The Nation. Sorawong dismissed concerns that the tax would deter foreign arrivals, arguing that the amount is relatively small. He added that several embassies support the initiative, as it would provide travelers with access to insurance. He also emphasized that the tourism tax system will function as a one-stop service to enhance co...

A view of a seafood restaurant on Nguyen Thien Thuat street in Nha Trang where a group of Chinese tourists are charged at high prices for a meal duirng the Lunar New Year holiday 2025. A restaurant in the central beach city of Nha Trang has been fined VND96.5 million (US$3,780) for overcharging a group of Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays. The restaurant on Nguyen Thien Thuat Street was also ordered to refund the VND5.8 million it had overcharged them. On Feb. 3, just after the holidays, a Chinese tourist posted on her Xiaohongshu account that the restaurant had charged her group of 15 over VND20 million for a meal. In the check she uploaded, it can be seen that they were charged VND1.89 million for a plate of eggplant grilled with scallion oil, VND500,000 for a plate of stir-fried water spinach with garlic, at VND325,000 for a bowl of pho (beef or chicken noodle soup), and VND200,000 for two cans of Coca-Cola. The restaurant also slapped a "Tet holiday surcharge...

As spring unfolds, Hà Giang transforms into a tapestry of colours, with radiant peach, pear and plum blossoms painting the landscape. The ethnic villages, rich in cultural identity, come alive with exciting festivals early in the year. Hà Giang has emerged as an enchanting spring destination brimming with vibrant activities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of local villages, revel in the beauty of peach and plum blossoms, and partake in lively festivals celebrating the region's diverse ethnic cultures nestled in the mountains. As spring unfolds, Hà Giang transforms into a tapestry of colours, with radiant peach, pear and plum blossoms painting the landscape. The ethnic villages, rich in cultural identity, come alive with exciting festivals early in the year. Here are five must-visit villages that promise unforgettable experiences: 1. Lao Xa Village Nestled in Sủng Là Commune, Đồng Văn District, Lao Xa Village is a hidden gem located about 6km from the commune's cen...

Discover Ho Chi Minh City, where landmarks, markets, architecture, and modern marvels coexist to offer a vibrant and unforgettable travel experience 1. War Remnants Museum The War Remnants Museum offers a moving insight into Vietnam’s turbulent history during the Vietnam War. It has photographs, artifacts, and military equipment that tell the stories of the war’s impact on Vietnam and its people. The 20,000 artifacts include weapons, personal belongings of soldiers, propaganda posters, and letters from soldiers to their families during the war. There are photographs and documentaries that vividly depict the atrocities committed by the Americans, including massacres, the use of chemical agents like Agent Orange, and the devastating toll on civilians. Millions of Vietnamese continue to endure the lasting impacts of these events, including physical health issues, genetic disorders, psychological trauma, and the socio-economic challenges of rebuilding after the war. In 2022 the Canadian to...

A Vietnamese tourist has filed a police report saying she lost over VND1 billion ($39,600) after trying to book rooms at a resort in northern Vietnam through a Facebook fanpage displaying a verified badge. Hai Phong police on Thursday said the victim had intended to reserve two rooms at the Minawa Kenh Ga Resort & Spa Ninh Binh, and contacted a Facebook page bearing the resort's name. The person operating the supposed "verified" page repeatedly urged quick payments, citing high demand, the woman said in her report. She initially agreed to pay a VND6.5 million down payment. However, she was then told the money had been transferred improperly and that the reservation could not be completed. The other party instructed her to include specific numerical codes in subsequent transactions to "verify" the payment and reclaim her initial transfer. Following these instructions, Tan entered several codes: 9.5 million, 125.6 million, 379.6 million, and 485.6 million, whi...

Apart from the similarities in daily life, culture and climate, the two Asian brothers, Vietnam – Laos have very different cultural aspects.  1. The difference in the way of eating Vietnamese people eat rice, Lao people eat sticky rice. While Vietnamese enjoy most of their dishes with chopsticks, Laotians prefer to eat with their hands. 2. Traffic between two countries The Vietnamese honking quite often, the Lao honking when necessary. 3. Difference between Vietnam and Laos in traditional costumes If in Vietnam, the beauty of a woman is glorified through the flowing “Ao dai”, “Sinh” is a unique traditional costume with a long history. 4. Shipping method between two countries Your customers can easily travel by traditional motorbike taxi or technology motorbike taxi such as Grab, Bee, Gojek in Vietnam. And on the streets of Laos, tuk-tuk is everywhere. 5. The demand for almsgiving In Vietnam it is very rare, and people don’t usually sit and wait for monks like in Laos. 6. Exposure t...